Thank you, Mr. Chair. Of critical importance is, although only a small number of businesses would benefit, there are only a small number of businesses in the Northwest Territories to begin with, and that's exactly the kind of thing we need to start changing. I thank the premier for outlining some of the programs we currently have to support entrepreneurs and private sector enterprises. Those are good programs and they should be expanded. Although this tax relief measure will result in lessened government revenues, it is something we can definitely afford, and again, we need to provide a plan for economic recovery and tax relief for our business community, especially our small business community. This is exactly the kind of strong signal we need to send: That the North is open for business and is investing in our private sector. I encourage everyone to support this motion as we move forward to concluding this mandate. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Kieron Testart on Committee Motion 10-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition Of Text Regarding Taxation On Small Businesses, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 10-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition Of Text Regarding Taxation On Small Businesses, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 23rd, 2016
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